1997 HONDA CR-V Distri

13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
UPPEBRADIATORHOSE
17
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
neclor
. Radiator fan switch connector
. Coolant temperature gauge sendlng unlt connec-
tor
. Throttle position sensor connector
. Manifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Distributor connector
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the
cylinder head.
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil pan and the iack (see page 6-10).
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18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
19. Inspect the timing belt (see page 6-9).
CYLINDER
(cont'd)
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Component Locations
lndex
'97 - 98 models:
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTEPRESSURE IMAP} SENSORTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-90
THROTTLE POSITION (TP}
SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-103
toLE AtR CONTROL llAcl VAI-VE
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-152
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP)
CONTROL CANISTER VENT SHUTVALVE t'98 mod€llTroubleshooting, page 11'213
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATUREIIATI SENSORTroubleshooting. page 1 'l -95
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR IELD) (USA modol)Troubleshooting, page 1 1-138
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR (VSS)
Troubleshooting,page 11'135
CRANKSHAFTPOSTTtON/
POWER STEERING PRESSURElPsPl swtrcHTroubloshooting, page 1 1-162
TOP OEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOStTtON{CKP/TDC/CYP} SENSOR(Built into the distributor)Troubleshooting, page 1 l-131
CMNKSHAFT SPEEDFLUCTUATION ICKF} SENSORTroubleshooting. page 1'!-142
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATUREIECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 99
EVAPORATIVEI€VAP) PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVETroubf eshooting, page 1 1'2o5, 213
(cont'd)
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Component Locations
Index (cont'dl
39 - 00 models:
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTEPRESSURE IMAPISENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-90
THROTTLE POSITION {TP)SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-103
IDLE AIR CONTROL OACI VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1-152
EVAPOBATIVE EMISSION {EVAPICONTROL CANISTER VENT SHUTVALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1-213
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI PURGE CONTROI-SOLENOID VALVETroubleshootang, page 1 1-2'13
ELECTRICAL LOAOOETECTOR {ELD) IUSA modet)Troubleshooting, page I 1-138
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE(IAT) SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 95
POWEB STEERING PRESSUREtPsPt swtTcHTroubleshooting, page 11 162VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR IVSSITroubleshooting,page 11'135
CRANKSHAFTPOSTTTON/TOP OEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOStTtON{CKP/TDC/CYP) SENSOR(Built into the distributor)Troubleshooting, page 11 131
CRANKSHAFT SPEEDFLUCTUATION ICKN SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-142
SENSORTroubleshooting, page '11 130
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE{ECT)SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 99
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
lF()gool", tftod-' and some or lpiogol throughTo3oti
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*,, P1300*1 and some of po30t - pO3O4; Randommisfire.
Descriotion
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (cKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.lfmisfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTcP0300*', P1300*1 and some of DTCs P03ol through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MtL will comeon,
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTcand some of DTCS p0301 through p0304 wi

be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTc, troubleshoot those DTcs first. thentroubleshoot the misfire DTC.
P0106, P]128, P1'129; MAp sensorP0171. P0172; Fuet metering
P0505: ldle Control Svstem
P1336, P1337; CKF sensor
P1361, P1362: TDC sensor
Pl381. Pl382: CYP sensor
P1508: IAC valve *1:,97 model*2: '98 - 00 models
Possiblo Caus€
. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amountofflow. Fuel line clogging. blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogginga Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. Distributormalfunction
. lgnition coil wire open, leakage. lgnition control module malfunction. Valves carbon deposita Compression lowa Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lack offuel
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs. Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible cause
[ ;;;;- -....
Crankshaft
speed fluctuation
sensor
Fuel
pressureDistributor and
lgnition wirestcMValve
Clearance
Conditionsection 611-178section 23section 23section 6
Only low rpm and load,6)o
Only acceleratingooo
Only high rpm and loado@,a'@
Not specificationG\o@o@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owner's manual spec, lack of fuel, carbondeposits on spark plu9, etc.
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Misfire Detected in One Cylinder
Ipffi1] Thescantoot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire detected.
lF03O2l 16".""n toot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0302; Cylinder 2 misfire detected.
I P0303 | fne scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0303: Cylinder3 misfire detected.
lF0il04l 16" ""un tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO3O4: Cylinder 4 misfire detected
Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
which is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misiiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence. and DTC
P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles. the MIL will come on, and DTc
P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 will be stored.
NOTE: lJ some of the DTcs listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTc, troubleshoot those DTcs first, then
troubleshoot the misfire DTC.
P0107, P0108, P'n2a, P1129t MAP sensor
Po'17 'l , P0112t Fuel suPP|Y system
P0441: EVAP insufficient Purge flow
P1336, P1337: CKF sensor
P1359, Pl361, P1362: TDC sensor
Pl381, P1382: CYP sensor
Possible Cause
. Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage
. Fuel injector circuit open or shorted
. Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction
. lgnition wires open, leaking
. Distributor malfunction
. Compression low
. Valve clearance out of specification
(cont'd)
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Crankshaft Position/Top Dead Genter/Gylinder Position (CKP/TDC/CYPI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335; A malfunction in the Crankshaft Position (CKP)
sensor circuit,
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0336: A range/performance problem in the Crankshaft
Position {CKP) sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P1361: Intermittent interruption in the Top Dead Center
(TDC) sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1362: No signal in the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor
ci.cuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1381: Intermittent interruption in the Cylinder Position
(CYP) sensor circuit.
The scan toot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P1382: No signal in the Cylinder Position (CYP} sensor
circuit.
Description
The CKP Sensor determines timing for fuel injection and ignition of each cylinder and also detects engine speed. The TDC
Sensor determines ignition timing at start-up {cranking) and when crank angle is abnormal. The CYP Sensor detects the
position of No. 't cylinder for sequential fuel injection to each cylinder. The CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor is built into the distribu-
ror.
NOTE: lf DTC P1359 is stored atthesametimeas DTC P0335, P0336, Pl361, P1362, P1381 and/or P1382, troubleshoot DTC
P1359 first, then troubleshoot those DTCS.
DISTRIBUTOR lOPCoNNECTOR (Cl211
TDCP IGRNI
Terminal side ofmale terminalsTIrcM IREOI
'97 model:
- The MIL has be€n reported on.- DTC P0335, P0336, P136'1,P1362, Pl341 and/oi P1382 arestored.
Problem verific.tion:1. Do the PCM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.
Intermittent lailure, 3yd6m i3 OKat thb tims. Chcck tor poor con-nections ol looso wire3 si C12'l
ldistributor) .nd .t the PCM.
ls DTC P0335, P0336, P1361, P1362,P1381 and/or P1382 indicated?
Ch.ck for an open in tho CKP/TDC/CYP sensor:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the distributor 10Pconnector.3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor (see table).
Replace tho distributor ignitionhousing {sea 3ection 41.ls there 350 - 700 o?
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CYPP IYELI
CYPM (BLKI
SENSOEDTCSENSOBPCMERMINAIWIRECOLOR
CKPP0335P0336
lc28LU
8c12
TDCP1361P1352
2GRN
9c13RED
CYPP'I381P1342
3c4YEL't0c14BLK
{cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Grankshaft Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder Position (CKP/TDC/CYPI
Sensor (cont'd)
DISTRIBUTOR10P CONNECTOR tCl2l)CKP P
IBLUITDC P {GRNI
PCM CONNECTORS C I31P)
CKP P TDC P CYP PIBLU) IGRNI IYEL}
Terminal side ofmale terminals
IREDI IBLK)
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT)
{From page 1'1-131)
Check for a short in the CKP/TDC/CYP sensor:Check for continuity to bodyground on both terminals of theindicated sensor individually (see
table on page 1l 131).
R€plac€ the distributor ignitionhousing {see section 4}.ls there continuity?
Ch€ck fo. an open in the wires{CKP/TDC/CYP lines):'1. Reconnect the distributor 10Pconnector.2. Disconnect PCM connector C(31P).
3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor on the PCM connectorlseetable on page 1l 131).
Repair open in the indicated sen-sor wires {se6 table on page 11-131).ls there 350 - 700 0?
Check tor a short in the wires{CKP/TDC/CYP linesllCheck for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connectorterminals C2, C3 and/or C4 individ-
R€Dair short in the indicatod sen-sor wires lsee table on page 11-13rI.ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good PCM,and recheck. lf symptom/indica-tion goes away, r€place lhe origi-nal PCM.
CKP P TDC P CYP P
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TDCP (GRN)
CYPP (YEL}
TDCM (REDI
'98 - 00 models:
'98 model:DISTRIBUTOR 1OPCoNNECTOR (C121)
CYPM IBLKI
Terminal side of male terminals
'99 - 00 modelr:DISTRIBUTOR 8PcoNNECTOR {C121)
TDC M (RED}
Terminal side of male terminals
CKP P
{BLU)
'98 modeliTDC P {GRNI
CKP MIWHT)
TOC P
IGRNI
CYP P(YEL)
(RED)
CYP M(BLKI
M
female terminals(cont'd)
1 1-133
TDC P (GNN}
CYP P IYEL}
CYP M IBLKI
SENSORDTCSENSORERMINAT):'99 mode
ECM/PCMIERMINAIWIRECOLOR
CKPP0335P0336
1 t2)c8BLU
8 (6)c9
TDCP1361Pl362
2 (3)c20GBN
9 (7)c21RED
CYPP]381P]382
3 (4)c29YEL
10 {8)c30BLK
ECM/PCM CONNECTOFS C {31P)
The MIL ha3 been reoorted on.DTC P0335. P0336, P1361,P1362. P1381 andlor P13V arestor€d,
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.Intermittant tailure, svstom is OKat this time. Check for poor con-nections or loose wirgs al C121{distributo.l .nd at the ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P0$5, m$6, Pl361, P1362,P1381 and/or Pl382 indicated?
Check for an open in th6 CKP/TDC/CYP sensor:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the distributor 10P(8P)* connector.3, Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor {see table).
Rephce the distributor ignitionhouaing l3e9 3oction 4).ls there 350 700 0?
Check for a short in the CKP/TDC/CYP s€nsor:Check for continuity to bodyground on both terminals of theindicated sensor individually (see
table).
Replaco tho distributor ignitionhousing lsee soction tll.
Check for an op€n in th6 wiresICKP/TDC/CYP linesl:1. Reconnect the distributor 10P(8P)* connector.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec-tor C (31P).
3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor on the ECM/PCM connector (see table).
Repair open in the indicated sen-sor wires lsee t.ble).ls there 350 700 O?
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':'99 - 00 models
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